Documented in the Thinkpad forums...
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Jeffrey Randow
jeffreycentex@xxxxxx
Windows Networking MVP 2001-2006
http://www.networkblog.net
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:47:01 -0800, ARJ167
<ARJ167@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
>Eureka! That fixed it. Is this documented anywhere on
>the ThinkPad? I don't see it. Lenovo should get the word out.
>
>"billraper" wrote:
> Quote:
>> I FOUND MY SOLUTION!!!
>>
>> In my case, it was in Lenovo's "ThinkVantage Access Connections" applet. It
>> is additional security that is applied at the CONNECTION level.
>>
>> Here is how I fixed it:
>>
>> 1. Double click on the ThinkVantage Access Connections applet in the
>> notification area.
>> 2. Click on the MANAGE button on the toolbar
>> 3. Select the SSID where you want File Sharing to work, and click EDIT
>> 4. Click on the ADDITIONAL SETTINGS tab
>> 5. Next to "Network Security", click the SETTINGS button
>> 6. The first option in Security Settings is "Disable file and printer
>> sharing". UNCHECK this box. Click OK for 3 levels of dialog boxes, then
>> close Access Connections
>>
>> Although these directions are specific to ThinkPad notebooks, the same
>> principle may apply for other manufacturers' connection managers.
>>
>> Best of luck!
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>> "ARJ167" wrote:
>> Quote:
>> > I have the same problem. No other firewalls except Norton 360,
>> > no other extra features. Did anyone get an answer or frix?
>> >
>> > "billraper" wrote:
>> >
>> > > I also am a victim of the same random problem.
>> > >
>> > > The differences for me are
>> > >
>> > > (1) No Network Magic
>> > > (2) No McAfee
>> > > (3) No XP